In the past, you may have been concerned about LASIK eye surgery because you were concerned about the complications that may arise from the treatment. While this might have been a sensible concern in the past, new LASIK technologies make this treatment less of a risk. One of the newest innovations is the iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio System (IAWSS). After evaluating this new innovation, you might want to reevaluate whether LASIK is right for you.

How the IAWSS Works

The IAWSS creates a 3D image that allows for LASIK specialists to better understand the irregularities in your eyes that affect your vision. Then, these irregularities can be better corrected to improve your vision more so than in the past. The unique plan created by IAWSS can be uploaded directly to the laser that then performs the LASIK treatment. Normally, LASIK surgery is only available to those who are 20 or older, but the IAWSS makes it available for those 18 or younger.

Who Should Get the Procedure

LASIK eye surgery is ideal for those who have experienced a loss of visual acuity. The LASIK surgery will sometimes lead to a complete restoration of your vision. However, there are some cases where the surgery can leave you with less-than-perfect vision. Still, the procedure can be worthwhile because you may not have to wear as strong a prescription and you may not have to wear your contacts or eyeglasses under all circumstances. Fortunately, LASIK is ideal for those with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.

If you have presbyopia, you will need to have your eyes corrected using a LASIK treatment that produces monovision or you will lose your ability to see objects up-close. Monovision corrects one eye for distance vision. Then, another eye is corrected for vision up-close.

The Best Candidates for LASIK

While general health is an important consideration, your eye health is especially important when deciding whether to get LASIK eye surgery. Certain diseases, such as cataracts, will need to be cured before you can get LASIK eye surgery. If you have suffered an eye injury, you may still be able to have the surgery performed after the injury has healed.

Patients who do not wear contact lenses will have an easier time having the LASIK procedure because contacts sometimes cause swelling, which can prevent your eye doctor from obtaining accurate measurements. Fortunately, after not wearing your contacts for a designated time, you can still have the procedure performed.

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